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Replacement of a Heart Assist Device Pump

Iowa rates for HCPCS 33981

Replacement of the pump unit of a mechanical device that helps a failing heart move blood around the body. The pump can be exchanged for a new one when it wears out or malfunctions, without replacing the whole system. The patient is supported by the team throughout the exchange.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,623 · 10th–90th $1,230$7,9430%10%10th90th$5,623Professionalmedian $1,413 · 10th–90th $776$4,3650%10%20%10th90th$1,413$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$11,481.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$4,365.16
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,187.76
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$3,235.94
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$7,413.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$3,311.31
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$3,162.28
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,511.89
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$1,905.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$8,128.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,311.31
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$1,862.09